Just another quick check-in as we share our reading by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines for late night & early morning readers.
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East Side Endures Flames
KCMO Fire Department Battalion Chief said repeated fires in vacant apartment buildings can be frustrating
The Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department has responded to three fires at Parade Park homes since Thanksgiving. The most recent fire happened over the weekend.
Public TV Sets Agenda
KCPBS' Nick Haines Previews Week Ahead for Dec. 8, 2025
Kansas City learns details of the World Cup draw that will bring teams to the city next year, the City Council ponders supplement ban, and more ...
Show-Me Fission Forward
Missouri nuclear plant back online after incident
Missouri's only nuclear reactor is back online following an issue with the plant's water system that forced a shutdown last month.
Rock Chalk Worry Persists
Are you concerned about the Kansas economy? What poll shows
A Kansas poll asked respondents about the state and national economies, including whether they are getting better, worse or stayed the same.
Soccer Hype Redux
Excitement building after Kansas City's World Cup matches revealed, superstar Messi coming to KC
The draw for the World Cup has Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi against Algeria in the opening match at Arrowhead Stadium on June 16.
Celebs Also Suffer Bad Advice
Kendall Jenner claims her sisters told her to use WRINKLE CREAM
The 30-year-old reality star explained that she and younger sister Kylie Jenner were given valuable advice by Kourtney Kardashian , Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian.
MAGA Help Amid Harsh Times
Trump to unveil $12bn farm aid package amid global trade disputes
The US agricultural sector has been hit hard by the Trump's administration's international trade wars.
Dems Divided
Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Texas Senate run, shaking up Democratic primary
Former Rep. Colin Allred dropped out of the race Monday morning, but state Rep. James Talarico remains as Democrats try to contend for GOP Sen. John Cornyn's seat.
Culture War & Online Funding
Cinnabon fires worker at Wisconsin store after racist tirade at 'Somali' customers
A Cinnabon worker was recorded yelling racial slurs at customers inside a Wisconsin store, the company said. The incident occurred Friday at a Cinnabon location at the Bay Park Mall in Ashwaubenon, a suburb of Green Bay, when the woman began yelling at a couple that "I am racist," taunting them from behind the counter [...]
Evidence Mounts Against Corporate Killer Suspect
Bullets in Luigi Mangione's bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect
Moments after Luigi Mangione was put in handcuffs at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, a police officer searching his backpack found a loaded gun magazine wrapped in a pair of underwear.
Progressives Prefer Fraud?!?
Minneapolis' Democrat Mayor Says City Will Resist Trump Response To Somali Scammer Scandal
Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis said police would not assist with an immigration enforcement operation launched in the wake of a fraud scandal.
South Of Border Name Check
Ex-Honduran president thanks God - and Trump - for drug-trafficking pardon
Juan Orlando Hernández thanked the Lord for being 'a free man' and then Trump for 'changing my life'
Dealing With Europe Redux
U.S. pushes Zelensky for swift yes on peace plan: Ukrainian officials
Kyiv thinks the U.S. is pushing Zelensky much harder than Putin.
Holiday Shopping List Problems Solved?!?
New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth | CNN
New images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and a Jupiter-bound mission showcase interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS ahead of its close pass by Earth.
Pricey Baller Penalty Hits
Iowa State, Kansas State decline bowl bids, each fined $500,000 by Big 12
The Big 12 Conference announced Sunday it would fine Iowa State and Kansas State $500,000 each for opting out of bowl participation.
Here's How To Meet Hipsters
These KC cooking classes might be exactly what you're looking for
Are you looking for a fun date night beyond the standard "dinner and drinks?" Have someone on your shopping list that prefers "experiences" to "stuff?" Or maybe you just want to get out and support something new from what Kansas City has to offer?
Holiday Season Weather Bounce
Kansas City weather: Warm and windy Tuesday before big temperature swings near the end of the week
Lows dip to the low 30s Monday night before a warm and windy Tuesday.
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